Brett Okamoto, ESPN Staff WriterMay 16, 2023, 05:16 AM ET Close MMA columnist for ESPN.com Analyst for “MMA Live” Covered MMA for Las Vegas Sun Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has signed an expansive multifight deal with the Professional Fighters League, he and the organization jointly announced Tuesday. Ngannou (17-3), 36, is expected to
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Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the English summer, including the Ashes, after the ECB confirmed a recurrence of the stress fracture in his right elbow. Concerns about Archer’s fitness were raised earlier this month when he flew home early from his IPL stint with Mumbai Indians, having already taken time out of the
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 16, 2023, 01:36 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — The plaque in the Seattle Kraken locker room held seven game pucks, signifying the first seven Stanley Cup playoff wins in franchise history. There wouldn’t be an eighth. An equipment manager tucked the plaque under his arm
May 15, 2023, 06:08 PM ET The Colorado Rockies placed both first baseman C.J. Cron (back spasms) and right-hander Nick Mears (left oblique strain) on the injured list Monday. In corresponding moves, the Rockies recalled infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia from Triple-A Albuquerque and selected the contract of left-hander Fernando Abad from the same affiliate. Editor’s Picks
ESPN News Services May 15, 2023, 08:05 PM ET TORONTO — Talk about power arms. Three call-ups from Buffalo came to Toronto and showed they have what it takes to go deep and throw deep. Buffalo Bills quarterbacks Josh Allen, Kyle Allen and Matt Barkley took batting practice before the Blue Jays hosted the Yankees
Gab Marcotti, Senior Writer, ESPN FCMay 15, 2023, 01:37 PM ET It has been another brilliant weekend on the business end of European soccer season, so let’s look at the biggest talking points and what you might have missed. Arsenal were stunned at home by Brighton, all but ending the Gunners’ hopes to clinch the
Adrian Wojnarowski, Senior NBA InsiderMay 13, 2023, 09:43 PM ET Close Host of The Woj Pod Joined ESPN in 2017 In the aftermath of a blowout elimination loss in the Western Conference semifinals, the Phoenix Suns fired coach Monty Williams on Saturday night, the team announced. New Suns owner Mat Ishbia made the decision to
ESPN.com staff May 16, 2023, 06:15 PM ET The second leg of the Triple Crown kicks off this Saturday, May 20, with the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Kentucky Derby winner Mage will look to continue his bid for the first Triple Crown since Justify did it in
Tory Barron, ESPN EditorMay 15, 2023, 05:41 PM ET Close Tory Barron is a Bristol-based writer and editor for ESPN.com. After retiring from playing lacrosse at UConn, the DC native decided to try her hand at writing about people playing sports. Taylor Swift is in her Philadelphia Eagles era. On Friday night, during the first
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN Senior WriterMay 15, 2023, 06:06 PM ET Close College football reporter. Joined ESPN.com in 2008. Graduate of Northwestern University. Cornerback Nikko Reed, who led Colorado in interceptions last season, is transferring to Oregon, he announced Monday. Reed, who started 13 games and appeared in 24 in his Colorado career, entered the portal